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Little Hocking, Ohio

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Population in 2010: 263.
Males: 103  (39.3%)
Females: 160  (60.7%)
Median resident age:

43.5 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 45742.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,933
Little Hocking:

$57,933
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,170

Little Hocking CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $182,610
Little Hocking:

$182,610
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $302,577; detached houses: $301,521
March 2022 cost of living index in Little Hocking: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.7%

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According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Little Hocking, Ohio as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Little Hocking is 99 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (16.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 660 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (63.1 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (85.3 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (352.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Washington, WV (1.5 miles ),
Lubeck, WV (1.9 miles ),
Blennerhassett, WV (2.0 miles ),
Hockingport, OH (2.4 miles ),
Coolville, OH (2.4 miles ),
Belpre, OH (2.5 miles ),
Vincent, OH (2.8 miles ),
Parkersburg, WV (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 39.26 N, Longitude: 81.70 W

Area code: 740

Distribution of median household income in Little Hocking, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Little Hocking, OH in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Ohio:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.0. This is about average.

City:

64.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2009 was 0.442. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.442
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 3.36. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.36
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.91. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.91
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Little Hocking-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Ohio state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.6 miles away from the Little Hocking place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/10/2003, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the place center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Little Hocking-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 223.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 141.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 168.9 miles away from Little Hocking center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 164.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 195.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Mudslides: 4, Landslides: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Little Hocking:

  • DAVITA - BELPRE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; BELPRE, OH)
  • DIALYSIS SERVICES OF BELPRE (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; BELPRE, OH)
  • ARCADIA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; COOLVILLE, OH)
  • WILLOWS CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PARKERSBURG, WV)
  • OHIO HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; BELPRE, OH)
  • CAMDEN CLARK MEM HOSP (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PARKERSBURG, WV)
  • CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; PARKERSBURG, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Little Hocking:

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 11 miles; Parkersburg, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,619)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 22 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • Hocking College (about 31 miles; Nelsonville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,146)
  • Muskingum University (about 51 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Zane State College (about 52 miles; Zanesville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,200)
  • West Virginia State University (about 62 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus (about 69 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,028)

Public elementary/middle school in Little Hocking:

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Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Little Hocking that have no violations reported:

  • BELLEVILLE HYDRO ELECTRIC RECREATION (Address: 481 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD , Serves WV, Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.2%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Little Hocking:

Marital status in Little Hocking, OH
  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 17.4%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Little Hocking:

  • High school or higher: 63.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Little Hocking, OH (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,59859
Evangelical Protestant7,98167
Catholic5,4246
Other5214
Black Protestant1781
None38,076-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Washington County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Washington County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Washington County:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Washington County:

4.86 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Washington County:

5.19 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.1%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.1%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.7%
Ohio:

11.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Little Hocking:

  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKYG (1230 AM; 1 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLTP (1450 AM; 1 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WMPO (1390 AM; 5 kW; MIDDLEPORT-POMEROY, OH; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC. OF OHIO)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Little Hocking:

  • WGGE (99.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WRVB (102.1 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCVV (89.5 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: BELPRE EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • WNUS (107.1 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBR-FM (103.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WXIL (95.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WDMX (100.1 FM; VIENNA, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVVV (96.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: BENNCO, INC.)
  • WRZZ (106.1 FM; ELIZABETH, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBP (91.9 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORP.)
  • WJAW-FM (100.9 FM; MCCONNELSVILLE, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO INC. D/B/A WJAW RADIO)
  • WOUB-FM (91.3 FM; ATHENS, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WJKW (95.9 FM; ATHENS, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • W211BT (90.1 FM; ATHENS, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • W282AI (104.3 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: FINE ARTS RADIO)
  • WLWF (93.1 FM; RAVENSWOOD, WV; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WEST VIRGINIA, LLC)
  • WYVK (92.1 FM; MIDDLEPORT, OH; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC. OF OHIO)
  • W225AD (92.9 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WXTQ (105.5 FM; ATHENS, OH; Owner: WATH, INC.)
  • WMRT (88.3 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: MARIETTA COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Little Hocking:

  • W45BW (Channel 45; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTAP-TV (Channel 15; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WOUB-TV (Channel 20; ATHENS, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • W57AG (Channel 57; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.3mTotal length
  • $76,000Total costs
  • 20,239Total average daily traffic
  • 2,073Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,092Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Little Hocking, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 31960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Little Hocking, OH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Little Hocking)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1.1m W Sr555 On T246 (Lat: 39.273972 Lon: -81.732917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 110 m, Overall height: 114 m, Call Sign: WPQD306,
    Assigned Frequencies: 858.737 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2015, Expiration Date: 05/30/2025, Certifier: Raymond R Smith, Registrant: State Of Ohio, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228, Phone: (614) 995-0063, Fax: (614) 995-0067, Email:

  • Cr 30 0.6 Miles West Of Sr 339 (Lat: 39.329167 Lon: -81.681944), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPZQ387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.605 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2024, Expiration Date: 02/19/2034, Certifier: Robert L Griffin, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Little Hocking)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: SALYER GARY J AVID MARK IV (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4341X, N4341X, N-4341X, Serial Number: 1019, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 09/25/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 10/03/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Gary J Salyer, 398 Stanley Mills Rd, Little Hocking, OH 45742
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7234F, N7234F, N-7234F, Serial Number: 28-7715203, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 11/04/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 03/02/1985
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joe E Brinker, 96 S Bruce St, Little Hocking, OH 45742, Other Owners: Nancy K Brinker

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2011, and the least - 3 in 2015. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Little Hocking, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (37.6%), and Outside Fires (37.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Little Hocking, OH
    • 9237.6%Structure Fires
    • 9237.6%Outside Fires
    • 5723.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Little Hocking, OH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Little Hocking, OH
  • 63.8%Utility gas
  • 36.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Little Hocking, OH
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Little Hocking compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Donald L. Rymer (4)
  • James F. Moore (1)
  • Eric Leon Mcrobert (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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